Posted in wisdom on Jul 14th, 2017
“To acquire wisdom is to love yourself;
people who cherish understanding will prosper.”
Are these words from Confucius?
Ghandi?
Will Rogers?
Nope. They’re from a guy who knew a thing or two about wisdom.
A guy named Solomon. (Proverbs 19:8)
Do yourself a huge favor and seek wisdom.
The alternative is like going into a gun battle without bullets — it won’t go […]
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Posted in God's leading on Jul 13th, 2017
You learn this early in your driving life as a teenager — if you don’t keep your eyes on the road, bad things happen.
Or you don’t keep your hands on the wheel, bad things happen.
It doesn’t matter how good of a knee driver you think you are, trusting your knee to keep you safe for […]
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Posted in wisdom on Jul 5th, 2017
Smart people are sometimes so because of a gift of brainpower.
Intelligent people are always so because of the grit of willpower. They know that intelligence is no accident, but instead the fruit of diligent study.
King Solomon — who knew a thing or two about intelligence — put it this way:
“Intelligent people are always ready to […]
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Posted in wisdom on Jun 29th, 2017
Now this is engaging thought….
“Wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.” (Proverbs 18:4)
When we share life-tested truths with others who are thirsty in their hearts and minds, we become the vessels God intends.
Learn from His Word. Live for His purposes. Love helping people. Become the brook that refreshes others.
As always, I love you
Martin
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Posted in grace on Jun 19th, 2017
This story I found called “The Gold Box” really moved my heart when I shared it yesterday as part of my Father’s Day 2017 sermon. Perhaps it it touch your heart as well and remind you of why we should be very careful before we speak….
Dad had come home from a hard day at […]
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